Exco statement shouldn’t be seen as state govt stand, says rep
Exco statement shouldn’t be seen as state govt stand, says rep
Another assemblyman urges the state government to clarify its official stand while former MB Aminuddin Harun calls on the people to reject leaders who betray the royal institution.
Teo, who served in the exco from 2023 to 2026, said the state government’s official stand on any matter is typically made known in a statement by the menteri besar or the state secretary’s office.
“Therefore, the statement by the lineup of exco members only reflects the views of the members involved.
“It should not be considered as the state government’s official stand,” he said in a Facebook post.
Separately, Negeri Sembilan DAP chief J Arul Kumar urged the state government to clarify its official stand on Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir’s position as the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan.
Arul pointed out that the purported statement issued by the exco, declaring Tuanku Muhriz’s removal as valid, contradicted menteri besar Ismail Lasim’s statement yesterday where he emphasised that he had no power to unilaterally remove the Yang Dipertuan Besar.
The Nilai assemblyman said these contradictory statements were matters of concern as they were the result of the same Negeri Sembilan exco meeting held yesterday.
“Every exco member has the right to have their own views during discussions, but when a decision is made, there must be only one official decision, and it cannot be presented in various forms that could confuse the people.
“Contradictory statements like in this case should never have happened, all the more when it involves the royal institution as they will have major implications on stability and the people’s confidence in the state’s administration.
“I urge the menteri besar and his exco lineup to take immediate steps to align the state government’s official stand, and offer a clear and responsible explanation on the issue to the people,” he said in a statement.
Arul said the state government must reveal the actual decision made following the exco meeting yesterday, and which one of the statements was the official line.
He added that all matters involving the royal institution must be handled carefully, responsibly and lawfully as they represent the state’s sovereignty, history and identity.
Yesterday, Ismail said the issue of the proclamation seeking to remove Tuanku Muhriz should be resolved through legitimate constitutional and legal processes and not taken as a political or personal matter.
Today, several of the exco members from Umno published a statement purportedly declaring Tuanku Muhriz’s removal. However, Ismail’s office has yet to confirm the statement.
Perikatan Nasional’s two representatives in the exco, Fairuz Isa (Serting) and Razali Abu Samah (Sikamat), did not republish the statement.
Give Tuanku Muhriz your support, urges Aminuddin
Ismail’s predecessor, Aminuddin Harun, meanwhile urged the people of Negeri Sembilan to unanimously give Tuanku Muhriz their backing as the state’s Yang Dipertuan Besar.
“I call on the people of Negeri Sembilan to unite and pray for the wellbeing of Tuanku Muhriz and defend the sovereignty of our constitutional monarchy.
“Reject leaders who betray the royal institution and breach the constitution. Our loyalty is to king and country,” he said in a Facebook post.
Separately, veteran journalist Kalimullah Hassan dismissed the exco’s statement, questioning when it was given the authority to decide on the removal of the Yang Dipertuan Besar.
“Since when can the Negeri Sembilan exco decide to remove a ruling monarch? Then, can it happen in Pahang as well? Or in Kelantan? Or any other state?” he said in a Facebook post.
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